On a late summer evening in Haverstraw, New York, the life of 23-year-old Andy Urena-Marrero was tragically cut short. On September 4, 2020, at approximately 9:09 p.m., Marrero was in the backyard of his Hudson Avenue home when he was shot in the head. Despite the immediate response from Haverstraw town police and emergency services and being rushed to Westchester Medical Center, he succumbed to his injuries.
Another man, who was 20 years old at the time, was also wounded in the shooting, sustaining a gunshot wound to his leg. He was treated at Montefiore Nyack Hospital and subsequently released.
The Haverstraw Police Department launched an extensive investigation into the shooting. In an effort to generate leads, a $10,000 reward was offered for information that would lead to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for Marrero's death. Authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward and have provided both direct contact information for the Detective Bureau and an anonymous tip line. However, despite these efforts, no arrests have been made in the case, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The investigation remains active and ongoing as of the latest available information.
Andy Marrero was remembered by his loved ones as a compassionate individual who was dedicated to improving his life for his family. He was a husband and a father to three children, including a three-month-old daughter at the time of his death. In the wake of his killing, his community expressed their grief and demanded justice through marches, with participants wearing shirts bearing his name and image. The profound loss has left a lasting impact on his family and the Haverstraw community, who continue to await answers and closure.
